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Sad to hear this.
I never knew the bloke but you would see him walking around a GP paddock and he would always acknowledge you. One of the nice guys and could ride like the wind. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-05-1...cident/8540168
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100% Rubbish! Cycling is more dangerous than motorbike racing. I hope Nicky pulls through he's one the most humble elite athletes you will ever meet. Gods speed Kentucky Kid!
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This is exactly why I don't ride on the road anymore I go to the local bike path I'm fortunate to live in SE Melbourne where you can park your car right near a awesome bike path and ride for miles without any car's
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Really hoping Nicky pulls through. |
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yer, as mentioned, not a way for someone who has risked it in his passion on 2wheels at wot speeds let alone on a push bike.
Terrible accident, hope he comes through.
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Good luck to him, hope he comes out the other side OK, nice bloke and not a show pony like some other GP riders.
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RIP Nicky Hayden. Such a tragic loss and after riding Motor Bikes at speeds over 300 k's, all ends on a bloody push bike. :(
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R.i.p
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RIP Nicky, we will very much miss you mate. Thanks for the thrills & great memories.
cheers, Maka
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RIP Nicky.
So sad that such a life has been tragically and unnecessarily cut short. |
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Terribly Sad. R.I.P. Nicky Hayden
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R.I.P Nicky.
Way to young. Wonder if the car driver in italy can ever be found and charged? |
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RIP Nicky, all in the paddock will miss you.
“Nicky passed away at 19:09 CEST this evening at Maurizio Bufalini Hospital in Cesena, Italy. His fiancee Jackie, mother Rose and brother Tommy were at his side.
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Aww crap...........
Didn't want to wake up to that, this morning, been a long time rider and fan of the sport, and he was humble and talented. Sad day indeed. RIP Nicky. Condolences to your Fiancee and family.
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Oh no it was Nicky's fault.
Bloody hell the damage to the car is pretty bad. Sorry Nicky but you should have stopped at the interesection. Last edited by GasoLane; 23-05-2017 at 01:12 PM. Reason: Not needed |
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I'm a cyclist, a motorcyclist, and a car driver so see it from all sides. I think road cyclists of a certain type (middle aged, male, lycra, expensive road bike) traveling in groups in peletons of 30+ riders on a narrow winding country road at around 30km/h is a supreme display of arrogance designed to pee everyone off that isn't in the peleton basically because they can. They take up the entire lane and end up leading a parade of cars that will eventually squeeze past one by one where they can and then the cyclists give them the finger for having the temerity of passing them without an adequate amount of clearance. Kids on bikes are fine, family groups on bikes are fine, people on mountain bikes are fine, people by themselves on road bikes are fine...so what is it with lycra? The issue of course is that in any argument with a car they are going to be the worst off...and lycra isn't going to do squat. Not saying this was the issue with Nicky here...and yeah the car is a mess ![]() |
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Very sad event, RIP Nicky!
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So tragic, RPI KK.
Accidents happen, who's fault doesn't bring anyone back....
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Doesn't matter if it's cars or bikes, it really knocks me around when a genuine racer dies. It's like losing a mate. Damn!
R I P Nicky, you were a truly great racer. |
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